“There will never be enduring peace unless and until human beings come to accept a philosophy of life more adequate to the cosmic and psychological facts than the insane idolatries of nationalism and the advertising man’s apocalyptic faith in Progress towards a mechanized New Jerusalem.”

– Aldous Huxley, Introduction to Bhagavad-Gita translated by Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood (London, 1944).

July 24th marked the end of an era, and the passing of the torch in the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA).

Being a Citizen Means Making Your Country Better

Last month, California released Leslie Van Houten after 52 years of incarceration.  A voice from the past reminds us how she got there.

Mr. Seligman, a lawyer and certified fraud examiner, explains how a plaintiff’s bad acts may prevent recovery even by a federal receiver who seeks damages from third parties on plaintiff’s behalf.

Texas Rangers v. Boston Red Sox (Fenway, Jul. 4–6, 2023). Overheard at the grandstand: “‘movurit. I kid you not. Just . . . why’d it have to be Bucky Frickin’ Dent?”

On June 13, the Board had a special meeting regarding the hiring of a new Executive Director. After President Watson opened the meeting, members of the hiring committee presented their recommendation to hire Christina Coad as the Executive Director. After their presentation, they introduced Ms. Coad to the Board. 

Wildfire smoke has not been gruesome so far this summer; hopefully, I am not jinxing the situation by stating so. I hope we will take advantage of the Pacific Northwest summer weather during lunch by being away from our desks for a bit and not worrying over the air quality index (and client matters).

OFFICE SPACE

SEATTLE – Class A 1000 2nd Avenue Building. Three partner size offices and one cubicle available for sublease with the potential for additional offices. Ideal for attorneys and professionals wanting a quiet intimate setting in the heart of downtown. Exterior full and partial Elliott Bay view offices, shared corner large conference room with unobstructed views of Elliott Bay. Convenient to I-5 and 99. Includes internet, receptionist, reception area seating, shared server closet and kitchen. Contact Anne Wakefield for rates and a showing. Wakefield Legal. anne@wakefieldlegal.com.

Today’s jurors tend to display both decreasing attention and patience and increasing desire for meaning in all aspects of life.  This month, Jury Economics explores how trial attorneys can create effective story models for post-pandemic juries.